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Counterfeit banknotes are rare and also worthless. We cannot reimburse you for counterfeit banknotes. If you suspect that you have a counterfeit banknote, please take it to your nearest police station. The police should fill out an NCO-1 form and provide you with a receipt and incident number.
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What to do if you receive counterfeit currency. If the notes have been passed and the suspect is not present, this should be reported via 101, by attending your local police station or online depending on the force area. If the suspect is present at the location or still nearby, consideration should be given to contacting the police on 999.
Counterfeit banknotes are rare and also worthless. We cannot reimburse you for counterfeit banknotes. If you suspect that you have a counterfeit banknote, please take it to your nearest police station. The police should fill out an NCO-1 form and provide you with a receipt and incident number.
- Spotting a fake paper or polymer note. Polymer £5 and £10 notes have completely replaced paper notes since 2018, while this year has seen the release of polymer £20 notes into circulation.
- Raised print. Run your finger across the paper note and if it’s genuine, you should be able to feel the raised print on areas such as the words ‘Bank of England’ on the front.
- Check the metallic thread. A metallic thread is embedded in every paper banknote. This appears as silver dashes on the back of paper £20 and £50 notes (see more information on spotting fake paper £20 notes on this Bank of England page).
- Check the watermark. If you hold a genuine note up to the light, you should see an image of the Queen’s portrait. However, if you can still see the watermark when the note is flat and not held up to the light, it's likely to be a dodgy note.
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Nov 1, 2022 · Possessing counterfeit money carries a hefty penalty. Here’s how to tell if money is fake and how to report it. If you’re given counterfeit money, you could have it confiscated — or even end up in trouble yourself if you spend it. Learn how to make sure your money is genuine.
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Sep 14, 2024 · To identify counterfeit money, start by running your finger along the note to feel the money’s texture, since you'll notice raised features on real US dollars or euros. Then, try holding the note up to a sunlit window to check if you can see the watermark from both sides.
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